heya guys sorry its taken me longer than normal for this update I've had my hands full with kiddies and work, plus my other updates were all done on snow days haha! so heres another chap hopefully i can get another one up for you today but otherwise hope you enjoy oh and please review havent had any in AGES!
Ginny woke in the morning to find that she was alone in the bed. She was sure she had felt Harry's arms around her while she slept, not just the press of the cat against her body, but his actually arms. Turning her face into a pillow she breathed deeply and picked up Harry's clean scent and she smiled. He had definitely been here, and definitely not just as the cat, this scent was lacking the musk his cat scent had. She felt a laugh threaten to bubble up in her throat but she fought it back feeling a little silly, why was her heart tripping at just the thought of him being there. shaking her head slightly she rolled out of the pillow and starred at the ceiling thinking she should get up.
As she sat up she realised her body didn't ache as much as it had before, though she felt a tug in her side, a tug that said the wound wasn't completely healed. Carefully with trembling fingers she reached down and pulled her top aside so she could see the damage. Running from just under her ribs all the way down to her hip was a pink scar marring her creamy skin. She pressed her fingers against the flesh carefully and winced when a shock of pain radiated out. It didn't hurt nearly as much as it should have but she thought it was better not to push it.
Pushing the comforter back she slipped her legs over the side of the bed and testing her strength before she did, rose to her feet. When her legs didn't collapse under her she dared to walk forwards glad when they didn't even shake. As she reached the door her hand grasping the cool metal of the door handle, her ears picked up the sounds of people moving around the house.
It was then that she remembered the reason for the attacks, the fact that there had been a group of young wizards and witches trying to make it safely to the Burrow. Twisting the handle she pulled the door open to be greeted with a young woman running down the hallways. Ginny had to step back quickly so as not to be barrelled over and she smiled as the girl called sorry over her shoulder without stopping.
Taking a breath Ginny ventured out and discovered more than one person milling around, all of whom she didn't recognise. One or two smiled at her as she moved down the hallway, but most carried on with whatever it was they were doing. Carefully she padded down the stairs, having to slip out of the way of people coming up more than once, but soon she found herself in the front room.
This time there were people she did recognise stood around. Her twin brothers were stood at the window watching something outside intently as they chatted happily. Ron was with them, pushing them aside so he too could see. Hermione was on the couch pulling a face at how stupid the lads were being but Ginny could see the smile that touched her lips every now and then.
"Don't I get a hug," she said laughing when they all turned as one.
Instantly she was tackled by the twins who hugged her one each side, and she fought of the wince that threatened to break through, not wanting them to pull away. She wrapped her arms around their necks pulling them in so she could kiss each on the cheek. When they finally let her go Ron scooped her up burying his face in her hair.
"You scared me Gin," he whispered against her neck and she felt her chest tighten.
She whispered soothing words as she felt cool tears hit her warm flesh and stroked her fingers through his hair. Because of their shared connection with Hermione they had become quiet close in the last two years but she hadn't realised how close until this moment.
When he finally stepped back he wiped his hand over his face and turned away so the twins couldn't see that he had cried knowing they would tease him mercilessly. Hermione pulled Ginny into a hug holding her a lot softer than the others had.
"You alright," she whispered into her ear and Ginny nodded in response.
When Ginny detangled herself from Hermione the other woman stepped back and sat down onto the couch knowing better than anyone how Ginny liked her space. Ginny realised then that her brothers had gone back to the window.
"What are you watching," she called a little exasperated as she walked forwards.
"You've gotta see this Gin," Fred said.
Laughing George pulled her against his side, and she tucked her head under his arm one hand resting lightly on his chest. She then turned her attention to the window and what lay beyond. What she saw had her body simultaneously going still, and her heart starting to race.
Outside stripped to the waist stood Harry, his wand in hand as he watched four people circling him.
"What are they doing," she whispered and she felt her brother laugh.
"Practising apparently, just watch," and she did.
One person feinted to the side and then moved in, trying to cast a curse at Harry, and it was only as he deflected it that she realised the person was his mother.
It turned out that all four stood circling Harry were order members. His mother was joined by Sirius, Remus and yes that flash of yellow hair was Tonks. Ginny watched as each person tried to slip past Harry's guard and land a curse, each one either being deflected or dodged easily. She could see the sheen of sweat on his chest but watched his lips as he called for more.
"He's been at it for hours, both Bill and Charlie took a crack earlier but couldn't even get close. Lily's the only one that's landed anything and that only clipped him," Ron said and she could hear the awe in his voice.
She had to admit that watching him was impressive, even if her mind rebelled at him putting himself in so much danger. She knew each one of those curses wouldn't be small, that he would be insisting on some of the worst ones they could muster.
As she watched for a few more minutes she found herself unable to watch anymore without her heart beat speeding to intense pressure. Shaking her head unable to control the impulse any more she walked to the front door and opened it stepping out into the courtyard. Instantly Harry turned to look at her, standing straighter and holding his hand up calling a halt. Lily looked around to see what had disturbed her son and spotted Ginny just outside of the Burrow. She looked better than the last time she had seen her, but she still looked a little pale.
Harry turned to his mother flashing her a look and she smiled as he walked away scooping up his towel and shirt as he walked. Ginny watched every move he made her eyes unable to move from the flow of muscle. He smirked recognising the hungry glint to her eyes. He watched her swallow as she tried to regain herself, and she pulled her eyes up to meet his. She smiled then and he felt his heart melt slightly at that look.
He came to a stop just in front of her, pulling his shirt over his head before he said anything, "feeling better Breeze?" he asked stepping closer to her.
She fought the urge to step back knowing that he was pushing her on purpose.
"Yeah," she looked around at the fact they had a rapt audience but tried not to let it bother her, "thank you for everything," she said stepping closer to him so she could rest her hands on his chest over his heart.
His smirk dissolved into a genuine smile and he wrapped his hand over hers where it lay. They stayed that way for a little while until Ginny could pluck up enough courage to do what she really wanted. Stepping even closer so the heat of his body settled around her and went up on tip toe so she could lay a kiss against his lips. She meant for it to be a small kiss, a thank you for all he had done, but he wasn't having any of that. He wrapped his arms around her pulling her against his body and deepened this kiss. She had a moment to protest, a moment to pull away and even though her family and his were watching she couldn't do it, she couldn't bring herself to break the kiss.
With a sigh she melted into the kiss and allowed him to take over. He slid his hands up her back, tangling one into her hair, tilting her head the way he wanted it. She giggled against his lips slightly and he broke the kiss a genuine smile playing across his face.
"Remind me to save you more often if that's the reception I get," Harry said as he dipped his head to her neck and she laughed.
"Ah hem," someone said behind them and Ginny eyes snapped to Sirius' amused face as he stood with the other three.
Ginny tried to pull back, but Harry's arms tighten around her, his teeth grazing along the sensitive skin at the curve of her neck. She stifled the giggle that tried to escape her throat, pulling her face into as blank a look as she could. Turning her face into his hair so no one could hear her she lowered her voice knowing Harry could pick out every word.
"People are watching," she whispered as she breathed in his scent.
"Let them watch," he replied as he stared to trail kisses along her neck.
She shivered her eyes closing slightly but she pushed the sensation aside trying to clear her mind. She wasn't one to show off in public and everything between them felt to new to unsure to be doing this, she didn't even know what they were to each other. She knew after what had happened she would follow this thing with Harry to the end, he had put himself in danger, revealed what he was to people he didn't know or trust, just to protect her. she felt her heart swell at that thought, but pushed it down not wanting it to cloud her mind any more.
Pushing her hands against his chest she tried to detangle them, but he wasn't happy about that, and she knew that by the fact that he growled.
Laughing she pushed him harder, "don't think growling at me is going to work Mr Potter," and she bit him on the shoulder in reprimand.
His head shot up from her shoulder in shock and she could see that in his wide eyes green gaze. She used his shock to slip out of his arms and with a swish of her hips she walked back into the Burrow, his gaze hot on her as she disappeared.
Walking forwards Sirius slapped Harry on the back, "well well didn't see that one coming," he laughed and was surprised when Harry flashed him a grin.
"Obviously you've not been following all the signals," he said and turning he walked towards the house after her.
Sirius watched Harry's retreating back as he disappeared inside and couldn't help but smile, that was how Lily found him when she walked up.
"What are you smirking at?" she asked still unsure how to take what she had just seen.
"Well its gunna be far from smooth sailing for Harry, I mean the girl does have six brothers not to mention she is one hell of a fire cracker," he laughed at Lily's frown wrapping an arm around her shoulder, "come on I think lunch is on me," and he steered her towards the back door and the kitchen.
